LRI. Leather Research Institute
USA. Research, education and services to the US leather tanning and finished products industries. Information on types of leather, methods of tanning and leather history. Glossary of industry terms. Links to related sites.
http://www.orgs.ttu.edu/leatherresearchinstitute/
http://www.orgs.ttu.edu/leatherresearchinstitute/
Tannet
European Community sponsored project, dedicated to research and development of innovative and environmentally responsible processing procedures and methods in the leather tanning and manufacturing industries.
http://www.cotance.com/cotance/spgeric.html
http://www.cotance.com/cotance/spgeric.html
IULTCS. International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies
UK. World wide membership based organization of leather technologists and chemists societies, dedicated to scientific study and development of international methods for sampling and testing of leather, and materials associated with leather manufacture.
BLC Leather Technology Centre
UK. Membership based organization for the global leather industry. Technical support, collaborative research and environmental services. Education and training programs. Consulting services and employee recruitment.
http://www.blcleathertech.com/
http://www.blcleathertech.com/
Euroleather
Information resource for the European leather industry. Europe wide projects, and industry research and development programs. Events calendar. Business statistics. Company database, searchable by country, industry sector and type of leather.
Hide Market
On-line resource for the US cattle hide market. Prices, and supply and export statistics. Global business news. Company directories. Links to government, industry and informational sites.
LeatherBiz
Portal for the international leather trade. Categorized company directory for raw materials, products and services. Technical articles and scientific papers. Industry news and facts. Event calendar. Access upon free registration.
CTC
France. Cooperative research organization and technical support center for the leather tanning, footwear, garment and accessories, and leathergoods industries. English and French.
The Leathernet
Informational web site for the global leather processing industry. Searchable business directory. Marketplace and message boards.
LGR. Leather Institute/Tanners' School Reutlingen
Germany. Training, materials testing and research institute for the leather processing and trading industries. English and German.